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Pada Pushti Karyakram

The scheme aims to ensure access to supplementary nutrition by all children, residing in hard-to-reach villages where there is no Anganwadi centers. This programme is functioning as an extension of respective Anganwadi Centers in the hard-to-reach villages.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Odisha

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Entitlements for children under Pada Pusti Karyakram:__ | The menu will be part of regular Supplementary Nutrition Programme (SNP) under ICDS for Anganwadi centers in Odisha and children of aged 3-6 years will be fed as per the government norm prescribed for spot feeding at Anganwadi Centre (AWC) for all six days in a week and minimum 300 days in a year. | Growth monitoring of children of Pada Pusti Karyakram village at Anganwadi Centre: | - Growth Monitoring of all children shall be done at the Anganwadi Centre every month as per the usual practice. | - The age, weight and height/length will be measured and recorded through Poshan Tracker and in other registers maintained by the Anganwadi worker. | - The Anganwadi Workers in consultation with ICDS supervisor shall fix a day in a month to visit the respective pada/village with all growth monitoring devises and take the measurements of all children. | Incentive for Pushti Sakhi: | - Pushti Sakhi will be given a monthly lumpsum incentive of ₹1,000/-.

Who can apply

The beneficiary must be a resident of Odisha.; The beneficiary must be a child aged between 3 and 6 years.; The beneficiary must be residing in an identified hard-to-reach village where no Anganwadi Centre is available.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Pada Pushti Karyakrama?

Pada Pushti Karyakrama is a special nutrition programme in Odisha to provide supplementary nutrition such as hot cooked meals and morning snacks to children aged 3 - 6 years living in remote and hard-to-reach villages that do not have Anganwadi Centres.

Who are the beneficiaries of this programme?

Children aged 3-6 years residing in hamlets or villages that are remote/hard-to-reach and where access to regular Anganwadi services is limited or unavailable.

How is the food provided to the children?

Food is provided through spot feeding at the village level, including hot cooked meals and morning snacks, prepared locally by community members or designated workers.

Who prepares and distributes the meals?

The meals are typically prepared and distributed by Mother Groups or a designated Pushti Sakhi/volunteer at the hamlet level through community participation.

How frequently are meals provided?

Meals are typically served six days a week, similar to the regular SNP pattern, to ensure regular nutrition intake.

What types of food are included?

The meals include a combination of hot cooked foods (e.g., rice with dal/vegetables) and nutritious morning snacks appropriate for children aged 3-6 years as per the guidelines.

How are beneficiaries identified?

Eligible children are identified based on their age (3-6 years) and residence in hard-to-reach villages/hamlets that lack an Anganwadi centre.

What defines a “hard-to-reach” village?

Villages are defined as “hard-to-reach” if they do not have an Anganwadi Centre nearby and face geographical or access barriers that prevent children from attending regular services.

Are growth measurements of children taken?

Yes, growth monitoring including height and weight measurements is carried out periodically at nearby Anganwadi Centres.